Banana Splits is a school-based children's group program for students who have experienced parental divorce or death. Established in 1978 by social worker Liz McGonagle, Banana Splits now supports children, parents, and teachers in schools across the country and around the world.

The purposes are:

to provide a safe place to express feelings

to normalize feelings through sharing

to train children in problem solving and coping skills

to increase self esteem through mutual help

to support parents and school staff in working with Splits kids

to increase communication among children, parents, and school

Activities teach children of divorced or deceased parents how to help themselves and each other. By creating a supportive community, Banana Splits aims to counteract the day to day impact of divorce and death on teenagers and young children.